Technical Services Manager - Food Manufacturing

hireful East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the main technical contact for customers – managing queries, audits, and specification approvals.
• Maintain accurate and compliant product data including ingredients, allergens, and labeling.
• Ensure documentation meets all legislative and customer requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement across technical systems and processes.
• Support product launches and customer trials with expert technical input.
• Train and support colleagues to strengthen technical understanding across teams.

This role is based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire – easily commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Huntingdon, etc.

Competitive salary on offer alongside 6% pension, private healthcare cover and life assurance cover 2x salary, also 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in technical services or specifications management within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food labeling legislation and retailer codes of practice.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail and technical systems experience (e.g. SpecPage, Hamilton Grant).

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

If you're detail-driven, customer-focused, and passionate about getting things right first time, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking food business. Interested? Apply today!